Cock-A-Leekie Soup Recipe
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Consuming soups are undoubtedly one of the best ways to rejuvenate the body. The Cock-A-Leekie soup is no different in this regard. Rich in Chicken breasts, the tastiest part of the bird, this dish is a treat to the body.
Cock-A-Leekie Soup Recipe |
Preparation Time |
20 Minutes |
Cooking Time |
60 Minutes |
Difficulty |
Average |
Rating |
10.0 / 10 (1 vote) |
Serves |
8 |
Ingredients:
- ½ lbs each Skinless Chicken (breasts & thighs)
- 4 cup Chicken Broth, (reduced-sodium & fat-free)
- ½ cup Carrots (diced)
- ½ cup Celery (diced)
- ¼ cup Onion (finely chopped)
- 1 tbsp Thyme
- 3 sprigs Parsley
- Salt (to taste)
- Pepper (to taste)
- 1 Bay Leaf
- 2 medium Leeks, white and green (thinly sliced)
- ½ cup Pearl Barley
- ½ cup Pitted & Dried Prunes (cut in half)
- 2 cups Low-Fat Milk
How to make Cock-A-Leekie Soup:
- Take a stock pot and add chicken breasts and thighs, chicken broth, carrots, celery, onion, thyme, parsley and bay leaf to it, along with water. Bring it to boil.
- When boiled, reduce heat, cover and let it cook on simmer flame, for about 25 minutes, or until chicken is tender. Skim fat from it, as chicken cooks.
- Remove chicken and allow it cool.
- Removing the bones, cut the meat into bite-size pieces. Discard bones, bay leaf and parsley.
- Add chicken, along with salt, pepper, leeks, pearl barley and prunes to a pot. Cover and simmer gently until barley is tender, about 15 to 20 minutes.
- Stir in milk, heat and serve hot.